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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Medicover President: Let’s Create a Quality Market with Patient Focus

The President of Medicover, Dr. Artur Białkowski, advocates for developing a healthcare market in Poland that prioritizes quality and patient care, suggesting that private healthcare facilities investing in modern technologies should be able to access national funding contracts.

Mar 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Change to law for anyone taking day off sick from April 6 2026

The UK government is implementing significant changes to employment law, including sick pay starting from day one and enhanced protections for millions of workers, effective April 6, 2026.

Mar 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Full load of controversial proposals: Useless, says legal expert

Experts interviewed by Iltalehti criticize the government's proposal for groundless fixed-term employment contracts.

Mar 23 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Immediate Renewal of KOME Contracts Demanded by EODY Employees

Employees with KOME contracts at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in Greece are calling for the immediate renewal of their contracts as their current ones are set to expire soon, jeopardizing thousands of jobs.

Mar 22 • 15:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Criticism from the Union: Is the new Klingbeil pension a killer for returns?

The new pension reform proposed by Financial Minister Lars Klingbeil faces intense criticism from the Union faction for being overly complicated and costly, despite aims to simplify retirement savings.

Mar 22 • 13:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

‘40 Cases’ of Impersonating Condominium Residents to Win Renovation Contracts, Says Company President

A construction company president revealed to Asahi Shimbun that he had employees impersonate condominium residents to secure contracts for large-scale renovations.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A drug traffickers' chat and a map of the alleged largest corruption network of the Diputación de Almería

An investigation into a corruption network in the Diputación de Almería reveals illicit activities including fraudulent contracts and bribes linked to a drug trafficking case.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Preventing Consumer Damage Caused by Declining Cognitive Function

The article discusses the challenges faced by elderly individuals with declining cognitive abilities in managing consumer contracts and avoiding fraud.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCoS warns public against fraudulent offers, clarifies contract rules

The Nigerian Correctional Service has warned the public about fraudulent documents being circulated to scam individuals regarding government contracts.

Mar 21 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Debts Over 140,000 Euros: Con Artist Tarmo Tsauram Has Nearly One Hundred Frauds on His Conscience

Tarmo Tsauram, a notorious con artist in Estonia, is facing legal proceedings for multiple frauds committed between 2020 and 2022, involving the misuse of identities to secure loans and installment contracts.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government publishes the decree that extends leases for up to two years and limits updates to 2%

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to extend rental contracts for up to two years and cap rent increases to 2% as part of its economic response to crises.

Mar 21 • 08:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sumar raises the great challenge for housing after remaining sidelined in the Government and in the midst of a reorganization of its political space

Sumar pressures the PSOE to extend rental contracts, uniting the left in a critical moment for the Spanish coalition government.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

600,000 rental contracts at risk of "legal insecurity" after Sánchez's decree

The Spanish government's new housing decree, amid a national crisis, is putting 600,000 rental contracts at risk of legal uncertainty.

Mar 20 • 23:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: 'If you work in the hospitality industry, this video concerns you!'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced new collective labor contracts in the hospitality sector, promising salary increases ranging from 6% to 25% for workers.

Mar 20 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government contracts an additional 500 MW of thermal energy in the second phase of the year's largest auction

The Brazilian government has contracted approximately 500 MW of thermal energy from fossil fuel and biodiesel plants to bolster energy supply, particularly during peak demand periods.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire’s Man Utd futures decided after Michael Carrick intervention

Manchester United is negotiating new contracts for players Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire after a positive turnaround under interim manager Michael Carrick.

Mar 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ebonyi denies using contracts to empower stakeholders

The Ebonyi Government has refuted claims that it uses contracts to empower influential stakeholders, asserting that contract awards are merit-based.

Mar 20 • 13:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

South Africa and others seek fuel deal with Dangote refinery amid global crisis

Several African nations, led by South Africa, are negotiating fuel supply contracts with the Dangote refinery due to disruptions in global fuel supply linked to Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 20 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF decision denies CLT to masonry worker and allows pejotization; what could change in Justice?

A recent decision by Brazil's Supreme Court regarding pejotization has reignited discussions about workers' rights and employment contracts.

Mar 20 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: Pedro Henrique exposes in lawsuit how much Globo pays to anonymous participants

Pedro Henrique Espindola reveals in a lawsuit the payment details of the reality show BBB 26, exposing the financial aspects of participant contracts.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Condemnation of Psomiadis for the '45,000 euro' projects: 10 years imprisonment for works and employee contracts

Former Thessaloniki prefect Panagiotis Psomiadis has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for mismanagement and false certification regarding public contracts, with the possibility of house arrest during the appeals process.

Mar 20 • 10:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Metro D as an Example of Inability to Build. Why Change Public Contracts

The article discusses the failure to effectively construct the Metro D line in Czechia, highlighting issues in public contracting processes.

Mar 20 • 06:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What restrictions are there when concluding contracts?

The article discusses the restrictions associated with entering into contracts, highlighting a promotional offer involving a subscription to PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times.

Mar 20 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Under intervention, Santa Casa de Birigui is the target of a special inquiry committee for alleged non-bidding contracts

The Birigui City Council has launched a special inquiry committee to investigate potential non-bidding contracts involving the Santa Casa hospital, which has been under municipal intervention since February 2022.

Mar 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

RCMP search MHCare, company linked to Alberta health corruption probe

The RCMP searched the offices of MHCare Medical in Edmonton as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption related to Alberta health contracts.

Mar 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Change of rules during the game / FPU canceled already signed contracts for festivals and magazines. 25 committee members are leaving in protest

The FPU has unexpectedly halted multi-year funding for festivals and magazines, canceling contracts that had already been signed, leading to protests from cultural organizations.

Mar 19 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Signing of contracts marks the final stretch for the delivery of more than 1,400 apartments in Santarém

The signing of contracts for over 1,400 new apartments in Santarém, Brazil, marks the last administrative step before official delivery later this month.

Mar 19 • 17:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SURVEY: More than half of construction project clients do not sign contracts with builders

A recent survey indicates that a majority of clients for construction work do not put their agreements with builders in writing, increasing the risk of disputes and losses.

Mar 19 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Tappara has signed two significant contracts

Tappara has made two important one-year contract extensions with Finnish player Otto Rauhala and Czech player Ondřej Pavel.

Mar 19 • 16:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Coach Carriers on the Brink

Coach transport companies in Poland are demanding urgent state assistance due to a drastic loss of contracts caused by conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Act Quickly. Expert Warns that Favorable Gas Fixation Offers Will Disappear from the Market

Gas prices are rising significantly, with a 35% increase recently, prompting experts and the Prime Minister to advise consumers to act quickly regarding their gas contracts.

Mar 19 • 14:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Qatar may declare 'force majeure' on long-term contracts with South Korea... Restoration of gas facilities could take 3-5 years

Qatar has indicated it may declare 'force majeure' on its long-term LNG supply contracts with South Korea and other nations due to damage inflicted on energy production facilities from Iranian attacks.

Mar 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

No return to SaiPa – Finnish brothers sign extension contracts

Finnish hockey players Mikko and Ville Petman will continue with HC Škoda Plzeň for another season, as confirmed by the team.

Mar 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fake 3.3% Contracts Found at Semiconductor Company Subcontractors

The Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor uncovered widespread use of fake 3.3% contracts at semiconductor subcontractors, where employers disguise their workers as self-employed to evade legal obligations.

Mar 19 • 06:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil conducts largest energy auction in history, with 19 GW and R$ 64.5 billion in investments

Brazil has conducted its largest energy auction to date, securing 19 gigawatts (GW) of new contracts and investments totaling R$ 64.5 billion.

Mar 18 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government contracts more than one Itaipu in the largest energy auction of the year

The Brazilian government has contracted 19 GW of thermal and hydropower to bolster the electrical system during periods of high demand and low solar output.

Mar 18 • 19:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo warns contractors against substandard projects

The Edo State Government has issued a warning to contractors to adhere to quality standards in their projects, with repercussions for non-compliance.

Mar 18 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEC punishes medical course of college in MA after poor score in Enamed; three other institutions are under supervision

The Ministry of Education in Brazil has sanctioned a medical course for poor performance in a national exam, reducing student vacancies and suspending student funding contracts.

Mar 18 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Barcelona is expecting its biggest roster change in recent years

Barcelona's basketball club is preparing for its most significant roster overhaul in recent years due to seven player contracts expiring and President Joan Laporta's promise to increase the budget.

Mar 18 • 17:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Latvia, 21 individuals arrested for fraud in public IT procurement worth 1.5 million euros

A total of 21 people, including government officials, have been arrested in Latvia for their involvement in fraudulent activities related to public IT procurement contracts.

Mar 18 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of the Public Ministry targets two civil servants suspected of diverting funds in company contracts by Agehab

A public operation in Goiás is investigating two civil servants linked to the misappropriation of public funds within the Agehab's contracting processes.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Minister Marttinen Changes His Mind – This is How the Law Will be Adjusted

Finnish Minister of Labor Matias Marttinen announced changes to the proposed law regarding temporary employment contracts, aiming to clarify regulations and better support youth employment.

Mar 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests trio in the act after withdrawing R$ 500,000 in Belém, suspected of money laundering with R$ 3.8 million contracts with state agency

Three men were arrested in Belém, Brazil, for withdrawing R$ 500,000 under suspicion of money laundering connected to state contracts.

Mar 18 • 13:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Preparing for Possible Wage Negotiations: Government Drags Its Feet and the Central Bank Threatens to Intervene Further

Icelandic labor union VR is preparing for potential wage negotiations amid concerns that the terms of existing contracts may no longer be valid due to high inflation and economic pressures.

Mar 18 • 13:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Minister of Labor Marttinen would reduce the chaining of temporary employment contracts

Finnish Minister of Labor Matias Marttinen is considering changes to legislation aimed at reducing the chaining of temporary contracts, amid concerns voiced by political women's organizations regarding potential discrimination against pregnant women.

Mar 18 • 12:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: The government plans to facilitate temporary employment contracts - but at what cost?

The article discusses the Finnish government's plans to make temporary employment contracts easier while expressing concerns over the rising unemployment and its effects on people's lives.

Mar 18 • 11:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The search for Rulík's successor will be quick. Big names do not have contracts

Czechia is facing a swift search for a successor to Rulík, as none of the major candidates currently hold contracts.

Mar 18 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Minister of Labor Marttinen on A-studio – Ready to Change the Criticized Bill

Minister of Labor Matias Marttinen is prepared to modify a controversial bill aimed at facilitating fixed-term employment contracts, while he defends its overall objectives to aid youth employment.

Mar 17 • 23:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A tsunami in tourism due to the AVE cut to Málaga during the season: losses of 2 billion and more than 6,000 contracts at risk

The closure of the AVE service to Málaga has led to significant economic losses in the tourism sector, especially with the upcoming holiday season.

Mar 17 • 21:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Minister of Labor Marttinen at A-Studio: I am ready to change the draft law that facilitates fixed-term employment contracts

Finnish Labor Minister Matias Marttinen is open to making changes to legislation aimed at easing the establishment of fixed-term employment contracts following growing political pressure.

Mar 17 • 20:47 UTC

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